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FULL PHOTO & VIDEO TOUR: Figment’s Inspiration Station is Filled With Throwbacks to Original Journey Into Imagination and ImageWorks at EPCOT International Festival of the Arts 2023

January 13, 2023

Figment’s Inspiration Station has made its debut at the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. This new food studio has taken over the Odyssey Events Pavilion. Even the signs for Odyssey have been covered with Figment’s Inspiration Station signs. The signs and decorations feature Figment with chalk. A bubble machine has also been set … Read more

PHOTOS: New EPCOT Guidemap Debuts, All Mentions of Play! Pavilion Removed

January 13, 2023

The newest version of the EPCOT guidemap, which became available today during the EPCOT International Festival of the Arts, no longer mentions the Play! Pavilion. The guidemap’s cover has silver sparkles around an image of a child wearing a beret and carrying a sticker-covered suitcase. A logo for “The World’s Most Magical Celebration” is still … Read more

Tree of Life to Undergo Repainting Beginning January 15 at Disney’s Animal Kingdom

January 13, 2023

The Tree of Life at Disney’s Animal Kingdom will be spruced up with a repainting beginning Sunday, January 15. Though repainting will mostly take place overnight, some structures connected to the project (such as scaffolding and platforms) may be in view of guests during park operating hours. During the refurbishment, select walking trails around the … Read more

BREAKING: Pete’s Silly Sideshow Character Meet and Greets Returning to Magic Kingdom This Weekend

January 13, 2023

The character meet and greets of Pete’s Silly Sideshow will return to Magic Kingdom this weekend after almost three years. Guests will once again be able to meet Minnie Magnifique, Daisy Fortuna, The Astounding Donaldo, and The Great Goofini beginning on January 15, 2023. Pluto appeared at Pete’s Silly Sideshow in 2019 while Minnie met … Read more

Magic Happens Parade Showtimes Announced for Return to Disneyland

January 13, 2023

Miguel on "Coco" float in Magic Happens parade, Disneyland

Disney has revealed the showtimes for the return of the Magic Happens parade to Disneyland Park next month. Magic Happens will return on February 24, 2023, just in time for its 3rd birthday. It will be performed twice each day at 3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Magic Happens debuted on February 27, 2020, mere days … Read more

VIDEO: Elsa Animatronic with Non-Projection Face Revealed for ‘Frozen Ever After’ in Hong Kong Disneyland, Will It Come to EPCOT?

January 13, 2023

Hong Kong and EPCOT Frozen Ever After Elsa animatronics

The new version of Frozen Ever After at Hong Kong Disneyland will have an updated Elsa audio-animatronic (and possibly the ride’s other animatronics) that does not have a projected face. Arendelle: World of “Frozen” is currently under construction at Hong Kong Disneyland. In addition to Wandering Oaken’s Sliding Sleighs, a new roller coaster, it will … Read more

Jurassic Park River Adventure Now Closed for Refurbishment at Universal’s Islands of Adventure

January 13, 2023

Jurassic Park River Adventure in Universal’s Islands of Adventure has now closed for refurbishment. It will remain closed through February 3, reopening to guests on February 4, 2023. As a water ride, a winter refurbishment is pretty standard and it likely won’t see any major changes. Hurricane Ian did rip a hole in the side of … Read more

Full List With Prices of Limited Merchandise Selection at 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

January 18, 2023January 13, 2023

It seems most of the merchandise for the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts has been delayed. Other than the Fruity Fig Bar Figment Munchling and Spirit Jersey, only a few items are available. The festival merch features everyone’s favorite dragon, Figment, and can be found in Creations Shop, as well as at festival … Read more

Figment’s Brush with the Masters Scavenger Hunt Returns for the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

January 13, 2023

The search is on around World Showcase, as Figment’s Brush with the Masters is back for the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts! Figment’s Brush with the Masters Map – $9.99 Maps can be purchased at Creations Shop, Port of Entry, and World Traveler. The front of the map shows eleven picture frames, one … Read more

Figment Stars on the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Spirit Jersey

January 13, 2023

Would it be a Walt Disney World event without a new Spirit Jersey? We don’t have to find out, as the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Spirit Jersey is here in Creations Shop to kick off the first day. 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts Spirit Jersey – $79.99 The jersey is … Read more

FIRST LOOK Inside the Passport for the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

January 13, 2023

2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts passport

It’s the first EPCOT festival of the year! Let’s take a look inside the passport for the 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts. The front of the passport features a tube of rainbow paint branded with Spaceship Earth. On the first two pages, you’ll find a list of sponsors and a table of contents. … Read more

PHOTOS: New Fruity Fig Bar Figment Munchling Debuts for 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts

January 13, 2023

The 2023 EPCOT International Festival of the Arts has begun. This year, many elements of the festival focus on Figment, including a new Fruity Fig Bar Figment Munchling. Fruity Fig Bar Figment Munchling – $19.99 The Fruity Fig Bar Figment Munchling is a limited edition “specialty treat.” He is orange with matching wings, but his … Read more

Nick Khan Met with Disney About Selling WWE, Tiana’s Palace Restaurant Opening at Disneyland This Year, Odyssey Pavilion Decorated as Figment’s Inspiration Station and More: Daily Recap (1/12/23)

January 12, 2023

We bring you a lot of stories every single day. Sometimes it’s hard to keep up. So in case you missed anything from our feed, we have rounded up all our stories in one place to get the news at a glance. Here is your Daily Recap for Thursday, January 12, 2023. Walt Disney World EPCOT … Read more

VIDEO: Take a Spin on Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge in Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Hollywood

January 12, 2023

Let’s-a-go! Super Nintendo World opened for technical rehearsals today, and naturally our very first stop was to ride the new Mario Kart: Bowser’s Challenge attraction! From the incredibly detailed queue to the actual experience itself, there’s so much to share and talk about! For starters, you can watch a full start-to-finish experience video including augmented … Read more

PHOTO REPORT: Magic Kingdom 1/7/23 (Disney 100 Years of Wonder Merchandise, New MagicBand+ Designs, TRON Lightcycle Run Sign Installed, & More)

January 12, 2023

Good morning from Magic Kingdom. It’s a beautiful day here and we plan on enjoying the park. We’ll be doing some shopping and we plan on checking on TRON Lightcycle / Run for any construction updates. Let’s get started. The Christmas decorations are still up in the park but they have replaced the Mickey and … Read more

PHOTOS, VIDEO: Anaheim Ducks Day Returns for 2023 at Disney California Adventure

January 12, 2023

Anaheim Ducks Day returned to Disneyland Resort on January 12, 2023, with appearances by players, special entertainment, and more! Naturally we went all over, mostly at Disney California Adventure, to check out the offerings for the long-missed tradition! Downtown Disney District Fan Zone Anaheim Ducks Day was previously just held in Disney California Adventure, but … Read more